Community Groups

We have put together a list of community groups and services below, please make sure you check they are running before turning up. For more information on what's on for families in Luton visit:

Who to contact

Telephone: 01582 368245

E-mail: Flyingstart@eyalliance.org.uk

Register With Flying Start

Timetable

  • Mums' Hub– Wednesdays (term time) 10am to 12.30pm at Word of Faith Centre (27-29 Alma Street, LU1 2PL)- a warm welcome and safe place for all mums- play area for children 0 to 5. Courses and befriending services available.
  • Happy Baby Group– New mums with baby's under 1 year- FREE drop in on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am to 11am at Leagrave Library (LU3 2NL) or Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm at Marsh Farm Library (LU3 3TL) Contact zena-marie.adams@lutonlibraries.co.uk
  • Groundwork's wild play – FREE sessions to teach families how to use the outdoors to play and learn- Contact 01707260129, email east@groundwork.org.uk or visit their Website for more information such as dates and times.
  • 4th Trimester- A virtual parenting support group for those with bumps or babies up to four months of age- 6 week cycle/term for parents and their partners or significant caregivers. There is a strong focus on evidence-based information and support. Visit their Website.
  • Luton Central Library Fun Time – Simple crafts and colouring fun for all the family to enjoy. No need to book- just turn up!
  1. Central Library: Sunday: 14.30 – 15.30 (except half terms).
  2. Leagrave Library: Monday: 16:00 – 17:00.
  3. Lewsey Library: Monday: 15:45 – 16:45.
  4. Marsh Farm Library: Saturday: 11:00 to 12:00.
  5. Stopsley Library: Saturday: 11:00 – 11.45.

  • Library Story time – These fun and FREE engaging sessions are designed for children aged 1-4 years. Foster a love of reading through storytelling, songs and activities. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones there!

  1. Luton Central Library: Fridays:10-10:30am
  2. Leagrave Library: Fridays:10-10:30am
  3. Lewsey Library: Fridays:10-10:30am
  • Rhyme Time at ALL Luton Libraries– For babies, toddlers and grown-ups to enjoy rhymes, songs and stories together. Please note that these sessions are term time only:
  1. Luton Central Library (LU1 2NG): Tuesday: 10am – 10:30am, Thursday: 10am – 10:30am, Sunday: 11:30am – 12pm
  2. Lewsey Library (LU4 0SW) Tuesday: 2:15pm – 2:45pm
  3. Leagrave Library (LU3 2NL) Wednesday: 9:30am – 10am, Wednesday: 10:30am – 11am
  4. Stopsley Library (LU2 7UN) Wednesday: 2pm – 2:30pm, Thursday: 2pm – 2:30pm
  5. Marsh Farm Library (LU3 3TL) Thursday: 10am – 10:30am
  • The Library Games- Play traditional games like Snap and Frustration, build something amazing from LEGO or try your hand at Coding. Suitable for 8+. Booking is not required
  1. Luton Central Library (LU1 2NG): Monday 4pm to 4.45pm
  2. Stopsley Library (LU2 7UN): Tuesday 4pm to 4.45pm
  3. Lewsey Library (LU4 0SW): Friday 4pm to 4.45pm
  4. Leagrave Library (LU3 2NL); Thursday 4pm to 4.45pm
  5. Marsh Farm Library (LU3 3TL): Friday 4pm to 4.45pm
  • The Library also has free activities for Adults (Knit and Natter/ Colouring/ Reading Groups) find out more here
  • Foodcycle Luton- Free meals on Tuesdays at 6pm at Hightown Baptist Church (Reginald St- LU27Q) contact: luton@foodcycle.org.uk for further information
  • Chantry Primary School Stay and Play– Tomlinson Avenue (LU4 0QP) Tuesdays 9am to 10am and Thursdays 2pm to 3pm contact 01582706500 for more information or go to their website
  • Central Baptist Church JUMP toddlers group– Every Tuesday 10am to 11.30am for 0-5 year olds (Term Time Only) call 01582 422 635
  • Ladies Tea and Coffee Catch Up– Every Wednesday 10am to 12pm at Bury Park Community Centre- children welcome under 10
  • Breastfeeding Social and Support Groups in Bedford/Central Bedfordshire
  • Luton Christian Fellowshop (LCF) Toddler Group– Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am (Castle/Hibbert Street, LU1 3AL) Call 01582 619990 for more info

  • Stay & Play at Maidenhall Community Preschool (LU4 9LB)- Mayne Avenue (LU4 9LB) Every Wednesday 12.45pm to 1.45pm Contact 01582 619009 £1 each
  • Stay & Play at Pastures Way Nursery School (LU4 0PE)- Mondays 9.30am to 10.45am. £2 per family. Contact 01582 600691
  • Stay & Play at Gill Blowers Leabank Nursery School (LU3 3LW)– Thursdays 9am to 10am. £2 per family. Contact 01582 587350
  • Stay & Play at Gill Blowers Mossdale Nursery School (LU4 9JL)- Thursdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm. £2 per family. Contact 01582 575100
  • Bright Beginnings Stay and Play At Ferrars Academy (LU4 0LL)– Tuesday from 9-11am and Thursday from 9-10am. contact Marie on 01582 573641
  • Stopsley Community Primary School Stay and Play- Wednesdays 9am to 10.15am (Hitchin Road, LU2 7UG) Call 01582 611035 for more info
  • Southfield Primary School Stay and Play- Tuesdays 9am to 10.30am (Pastures Way, LU4 0PE) Call 01582 604 876 for more info
  • Sacred Heart Primary School Play and Stay– Wednesdays 8.50am to 10am (Langford Drive, LU2 9AJ) Call 01582 730781 for more info
  • Luton Irish Forum Baby & Toddler Group – Baby & Toddler Group at Luton Irish Forum (LU2 0ES) on Fridays 9.30am to 11am (£1.50) Contact 01582 720 447 or visit their Website
  • Tiddlers Toddlers – Toddler Group at St Hughes Church (LU4 0ND) on Thursdays 9.45am to 11.30am (£1.50) Contact 01582 664433 or visit their Website
  • Luton Christian Fellowshop (LCF) Toddler Group- Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am (Castle/Hibbert Street, LU1 3AL) £1 per family Call 01582 619990 for more info
  • Luton Central Baptist Church JUMP Toddler Group– (Park Street, LU1 3ET) Call 01582 422635 for more info
  • Bush Babies – Stay and Play for Under 5s at the Bushmead Hub (LU2 7SF) on Thursdays 10am to 11.30am (£3.00). Please contact Flying Start to book on, or Contact 01582 422818, email team@bushmeadhub.co.uk or visit their Website
  • The REAL Play Experience – For any information, Contact Tammy on 07506154289, email tammytherealplay@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page
  • Hullaballoo (0-4 years) and Babybaloo (under 1s) Stay and Play/ Baby Group at Stopsley Baptist Church at various days/times (£3.50) Contact 01582 727352, email julie.young@stopsley.net or visit their Facebook
  • Active Luton Sessions for Under 5s– Aqua Babies/Totz,Mini-nastics Softplay for under 4s and Buggy Fitness Contact 01582400272 or email communities@activeluton.co.uk or visit their Website
  • Mini Muslims and Mums– Art & Craft, Snacks, Support, Nashiha and lots of fun for 0-4 years old. Every two weeks on Wednesday 12.30pm to 2pm (Barley Lane, LU4 9HT). Please see the website for more info.

  • Jolly Beans – Music & Rhyme Time, Musical Movers and Baby Music at various locations (Limbury, Bushmead, Stopsley, Wigmore, Caddington) Monday to Friday (£5 for 40 min group) Contact 07918 32450, email jollybeansgroups@gmail.com or visit their Facebook

  • Online Baby Massage courses with Early Years Alliance– The course comprises a one-hour session a week for five weeks and costs £60 per person per course. More details and to book here

  • Midwife Mama Bear Baby Massage and Yoga Classes- Info here

  • Hart Hill Baby Massage– Hart Hill Nursery School is delighted to offer a five week baby massage course. Sessions will take place on Friday afternoons 1pm-2pm and will be held in the family room at the nursery with Shona. The cost for each session is £5.00 or just £20 for all five sessions. Baby massage is a fantastic tool to promote bonding and attachment; it can help with common baby ailments such as colic, teething and constipation. If interested in attending please speak to the office on 01582 731701.

  • Tini-Totts Baby Massage – Baby Massage (£50 for 5 week course) Contact Tinitotts@yahoo.com or visit their Website

  • The REAL Play Baby Massage– 5 WEEK COURSE £50 Including baby massage oil and booklet. Perfect for babies from birth to 6 months. Call or text Tammy on 07506154289 or email on tammytherealplay@gmail.com
  • Baby Massage with Jolly Beans– Contact 07918 324507 or jollybeansgroups@gmail.com
  • Dance upon a Star – Ballet, Tap, Modern and Acro classes in Bedfordshire for the under 6 age group- Free trial, £5.50 usually. Contact Emily on 07944 875448, email emily@emilyhancockdanceacademy.co.uk or visit their Facebook / Website
  • Trinity Community Centre – Stay and Play – call for more info – 01582 563871
  • Fun Factory futures House – Stay and Play – Wednesdays from 9.45 – 11.45 from 10th December Contact 01582 512 555 or email info@marshfarmfutures.co.uk
  • SALTO Gym Soft Play– Mon, Wed and Fri from 9.30am to 11.30am (£6 per child, £3 under 6months) To book please email Reception@saltogym.org or call 01582 495953
  • Gravity Trampoline Park– Parent and Toddler Session (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10am and Saturday at 9am) £6 per toddler. SEN Sessions (Monday at 7pm, Tuesday at 10am and Thursday at 1pm and 4:30pm) Contact 03301595815 or visit gravity-uk.com
  • Luton Grappling Club– Grappling/Self defence classes for boys in Luton from ages 4 to 14. FREE trial available. Details here: www.lutongrapplingclub.co.uk
  • Water Babies– Saturdays 2.15pm to 5.15pm at Lady Zia Wenher School (LU2 9AY) 30 minute sessions. For further details call 01295 709221 or visit Website